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 201020102010 Community Report

Structure Fire on Dockton Road and Two Other Fires in the Same Day NOVEMBER 17 - On Sunday, November 6th 2011 at approximately 6:15am, Vashon Island Fire and Rescue crews were toned out for a reported structure fire on Dockton Road. Upon arrival, Captain Huffman confirmed the structure fire with another structure very close by. VIFR crews established water supply and went to work with a 2 1/2" handline and two 1 3/4" handlines. The fire was estinguished in approximately 15 ... (Full Story & Photos)

VIFR 2011 Fire Prevention Week Open House A Great Success OCTOBER 12 - Thank you Vashon for making the 2011 Fire Prevention Week Open House a great success! The outpouring of support and attendance from the community was exceptional. It appeared everyone who attended had a wonderful time. We really enjoyed meeting the community and sharing our knowledge and fire station. To those who contributed to the 9-11 Memorial, we would like to send a special thank you. If ... (Full Story & Photos)

King Co. Council Recognizes VashonBePrepared & Vashon Community OCTOBER 06 - Our community's commitment to emergency preparedness and response were recently recognized by King County Executive Dow Constantine in a ceremony on September 30. King Co. Executive Dow Constantine presented the award to only two county organizations, VashonBePrepared (VBP) and Carnation-Duvall Citizen Corp Council. Constantine, who saw first-hand VBP's efforts during last year's winter storms said, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Dog Rescued from Bottom of Steep Embankment SEPTEMBER 03 - On August 28th at approximately 7:30 am, Vashon Island Fire and Rescue units were called out to a dog trapped down an embankment. Upon arrival and discussion with the dog's owners, Captain Brodie Smith determined the dog was at the bottom of an approximately 150 foot steep slope. No other access was available except to set up a series of climbing ropes and descend the slope to rescue the dog. FF/EMT ... (Full Story & Photos)

Structure Fire on Westside Highway AUGUST 31 - At 8:19 am on August 31st 2011, Vashon Island Fire and Rescue units were toned out for a reported structure fire on Westside Highway. While enroute, Captain Josh Munger reported seeing a large, black column of smoke. On arrival, he confirmed a working structure fire with the heaviest fire in the detached garage. The heavy volumn of fire quickly extended into the main residence. VIFR units initiated ... (Full Story & Photos)

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